Punjab to build Grand Mata Janaki and Luv-Kush Temple near Bhagwan Valmiki Tirath, announces CM Mann

Amritsar : Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday announced the construction of a grand temple dedicated to Mata Janaki and Bhagwan Luv-Kush near Bhagwan Valmiki Tirath in Amritsar. The announcement was made in the presence of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convener Arvind Kejriwal during an event in Amritsar.

Describing the decision as “historic”, Mann said the project would honour the religious sentiments of millions of devotees. The Chief Minister said Punjab takes pride in the belief that Bhagwan Luv and Kush were born on the sacred land of Amritsar. Keeping the faith of devotees at the forefront, the state government has decided to build a magnificent temple near Bhagwan Valmiki Tirath.

Mann said the proposed temple would emerge as a major centre of faith for devotees from across India and abroad while preserving and showcasing the region’s rich historical and religious heritage for generations to come.